These organizations are resources in dismantling the systems that silence us. They offer legal aid, awareness campaigns, and community support tailored to mental health advocacy, elder abuse prevention, and the immigrant family dynamics that breed generational trauma. Visit their sites, donate if you can, or reach out—mention my story to spark conversations that echo louder.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Leading the charge on mental health stigma, with dedicated resources for Hispanic/Latinx immigrants and first-generation Americans facing family trauma. https://www.nami.org/your-journey/identity-and-cultural-dimensions/hispanic-latinx/hispanic-latinx-immigrants-and-first-generation-americans/
- AARP Champions for older adults, fighting elder abuse through education, hotlines, and legislative pushes to safeguard against financial exploitation and coercive control. https://vawnet.org/sc/national-organizations-addressing-abuse-later-life
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) They advocate for immigrant families torn by fear, offering legal services and resources for healing generational wounds. https://immigrantjustice.org/
- National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) A hub for research, training, and best practices to prevent mistreatment of elders, including financial fraud and psychological isolation. https://ncea.acl.gov/home
- Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) Dedicated to stigma-free, culturally accessible mental health services for refugees and immigrants, addressing trauma's intergenerational toll. https://www.ourcimh.org/
- Immigrants Rising Focuses on undocumented and mixed-status families, with wellness groups tackling toxic stress, fear, and mental health in immigrant communities. https://immigrantsrising.org/mental-health/